Comments on: CHAPTER ONE

By: Nicole Bradshaw

Nicole Bradshaw — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:12:01 +0000

Hi Lyn. I am so pleased when I hear stories like this, that something I have written helps someone. That’s the best reason to write and blog about our own experiences! Take care of your neck and your body. All the best Nicole

By: Lyn Burnstine

Lyn Burnstine — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:36:18 +0000

I have had RA for 54 years, since I was 23, and can’t stand the thought of a child going through such pain as I did before the world of biologic meds. I didn’t know about your condition until I read about you in RA WArrior, and have been pretty cavalier about wearing my neck brace for unstable cervical spine–you may just have saved this old gal’s life, and it’s been a splendid one despite the pain and deformities. Thanks so much.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:20:23 +0000

I can’t wait to read the rest. I am sure this will help those other people that are going through it and those of us who never have or will, understand a little better what you go through day to day. I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like.

Thank you so much for telling your story to us …

By: Doreen Payne

Doreen Payne — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:50:50 +0000

wow you are so brave! I don’t think I could cope with all that!

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:41:24 +0000

Please keep writing this is excellent. What a great way to start raising awareness for JRA and RA. You really have a talent for this great job and please keep it up. I’m sure Oprah and Ellen would love to meet you as much as you would them

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:07:15 +0000

Coley, may I call you that(?),
Inspirational story and so well told with that typical Aussie self-deprecating humour…
You should be crying, screaming from the rooftops “Why me? WHY ME???”, and I guess once, OK probably twice, you did, but that was then and now instead of letting it control and dictate things to you, you have found a way for yout to control at least a part of it, and probably a big part of it at that.
They say that those who get diseases, illnesses, or suffer serious misfortune are the truly unlucky ones but i think that this si not always true, as for some it unlocks the deepest reserves of strength, of fortitude, of humour, and yes of passion for the fight in everything they do. And you are clearly one of those…
I have no doubt that that you will see here, meet her, and yes even perhaps be on her show… as the only thing that would stop it is that there isn’t enough time on the two shows in Sydney…
…but then again there are all her otehr shows to come that tehy coudl slot yoru story into…
Uplifting you are Coley, so thank you…

By: Amanda Farrar (nee Wood)

Amanda Farrar (nee Wood) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:14:36 +0000

Hi Nicole,
I was so inspired by you at school (PLC) dealing with all of your pain and coping with school with a quick wit and a smile. I was so glad to read your 1st chapter. You never complained ever. Keep writing – you have a natural talent for writing and an even better story.. Who would have known that you missed so many English lessons – brilliant. Best wishes, Woody (Amanda Wood)

By: Tamye McSpadden

Tamye McSpadden — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:47:53 +0000

Ok, sorry Nicole!! Coley is still utterly adorable!

By: Tamye McSpadden

Tamye McSpadden — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:46:01 +0000

My dearest Collie!

Your sister’s nickname for you is too cute! I have this to say ~~ forget the book ~~ I wanna see the movie!!!! Despite the fact that your first chapter is filled with so much pain, I actually was able to feel it and tears sprang to my eyes on numerous ocassions, you have a “tangible” sense of humor and you had me laughing “my head off”–yes pun intended!! I am 43 and was dx with RA a month ago, although I think I have had it all my life. I can relate to much of what you wrote. Who knows, you may save a lot of lives with this. After all, my neck has been making funny little creaky, cracky noises for the last 2-3 years, I have been steadily getting worse and worser headaches and the back of my neck needs constant massage. I try to tell nurses about it and they all look at me like I am crazy and tell me that “no one has that many cracking noises in their necks”. Well, I do. I will be reading your second chapter and if you have a book to purchase, either e-book form or published hardback I will be buying it. I can tell you this, you can publish an e-book through Amazon.com. They have a really neat writing, editing and publishing tool that you can use — free of charge — and then put your book back on their site. They take a small percentage, like 15% and the rest goes to you. Please check it out. Your biography is just the start for you my dear. You clearly have major talent as a writer. How would I know? Well, I have been told all my life that I should write a book. Danielle Steel herself told me that if she could judge by my email to her she would say I have the talent to write and be published. Now, if the diva of womens fiction can say that about “me” then I think I would be a pretty good judge of talent. You have it sister, in spades!!!! Don’t give up, you never have. Keep that tomboy alive and think of what you and your family could do with all the money that would come your way. Not to mention Oprah is retiring soon, you better get a move on and as I tell my kids when I want them to do something and do it fast….”Do the hustle!”—-Your #1 fan~~Tamye H. McSpadden — Internet name~~(Irishbookfairy)

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:14:04 +0000

nicole,
love the first chapter, want to read more. RA is a bitch. can’t wait to see you on Oprah. keep on keepin’ on!
-sarah